Cutaneous manifestations of deep mycoses in Nigeria: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deep mycoses are serious fungal diseases commonly associated with the immunocompromised but can also present in the immunocompetent following severe exposure to fungal pathogens. Included in this group are subcutaneous and systemic fungal infections.

Objectives

Reviews highlighting skin involvement in patients with deep mycosis in the Nigerian setting are sparse in the literature. This systematic review summarized the clinical presentation, risk factors, and diagnosis of deep mycosis presenting with cutaneous manifestations in Nigerians.

Design

This was a systematic review conducted following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.

Data sources and methods

PubMed, Google Scholar, and the African Jou

SUBMITTER: Bassey TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11483805 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature